Word & Character Counter

Count words, characters, sentences, paragraphs and estimate reading time instantly. 100% client-side — your text never leaves your browser.

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Words
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Characters
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Sentences
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Paragraphs
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Chars (no spaces)
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< 1 min read
Reading time
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< 1 min speak
Speaking time
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Unique words

Insights

Avg word length
Longest word
Most frequent

How to use Word Counter

  1. 1
    Paste or type your text

    Click the text area and paste your content, or start typing directly. The counter updates in real time.

  2. 2
    Read the live statistics

    Word count, character count (with and without spaces), sentence count, and paragraph count all update instantly as you type.

  3. 3
    Check reading time

    The estimated reading time is calculated based on an average reading speed of 200 words per minute.

  4. 4
    Clear and start over

    Use the clear button to reset the text area when you want to analyze a new document.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Word Counter store my text?

No. All processing happens entirely in your browser. Your text is never sent to any server and is not stored anywhere.

Is there a character or word limit?

There is no hard limit. The tool can handle large documents, though very long texts (100,000+ words) may slow down browser rendering slightly.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is based on an average adult reading speed of 200 words per minute, which is a widely used industry standard for content planning.

Can I use the Word Counter on mobile?

Yes. The tool is fully responsive and works on any device with a modern browser, including smartphones and tablets.

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